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Pakistan women’s team are all set to take on New Zealand in their own backyard when both sides meet in the first of the three T20I match series at the University of Otago Oval in Dunedin on Sunday afternoon. The second T20I will also be staged at the same venue…

Pakistan Hockey Federation has announced an eighteen-member squad for Junior Hockey World Cup beginning in Malaysia from Tuesday. PHF Chief Selector Asif Bajwa announcing the squad in Lahore said Hanan Shahid will lead the team. The 16 teams comprising Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Egypt, France, Germany, India, South Korea,…

The PCB has confirmed the appointment of former Pakistan cricketers Kamran Akmal, Rao Iftikhar Anjum and Salman Butt as consultant members to chief selector Wahab Riaz. The three have assumed their responsibilities in the selection panel with immediate effect. Their first assignment as consultant members to the chief selector includes…

Saad Baig will continue to lead Pakistan U19 in the ACC U19 Asia Cup 2023 set to take place in Dubai. The junior selection committee, headed by Sohail Tanvir, has finalised the 15-member squad for the eight-team tournament scheduled from 8 to 17 December. Saad Baig, who captained the Pakistan…

Nida Dar’s four-wicket haul led Pakistan women’s team to a 57-run win over New Zealand XI in a 50-over practice game at the Bert Sutcliffe Oval in Lincoln University in Christchurch today. The practice match allowed both sides to play their 15 players in an innings. Opting to bat first,…

Pakistan Wapda emerged victorious in a nail-biting showdown against Pakistan Army, clinching the National Men’s Basketball Championship 2023 trophy in a riveting final at Govt College University Lahore. In a fiercely contested match, both teams displayed exceptional skills and tenacity, battling until the final moments. Wapda, however, seized control in…

Cricket is one of the strongest binding forces in our nation’s fabric. The increasing number of young women eager to showcase their cricketing talent has not gone unnoticed. Cadbury Dairy Milk Pakistan has embarked on a groundbreaking partnership with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Khelo Kricket to support female…

Tajikistan’s football team has arrived in Islamabad today to play their 2nd match in the 2nd round of 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The team received a warm welcome at Islamabad International Airport where they were received by representatives of the Pakistan Sports Board and the Tajikistani Embassy. Tajikistan is…

Chief selector Wahab Riaz has announced an 18-member Pakistan Test squad for the tour to Australia comprising three matches scheduled from 14 December 2023 to 7 January 2024. This will be Wahab’s first assignment since he took charge of the national men’s selection committee last week. Shan Masood will be…

Peshawar clinched their third one-day cup title after defeating Karachi Whites at Pindi Cricket Stadium by five wickets in the AH Group Presents TransGroup Pakistan Cup 2023-24 final. Nabi Gul hit the winning runs for Peshawar as the Sahibzada Farhan-led side pocketed a cash prize of PKR 5 million. Peshawar’s…

Shattering India’s dream of winning another ICC tournament on their own soil, the Australia triumphed over the hosts in the all-important World Cup 2023 final to secure their sixth ODI title on Sunday. It must be noted that just within the span of two years, Australia have now won all…

 Islamabad win the Hanif Mohammad Cup 2023-24 after going unbeaten in the Super Four stage and consequently topping the points table. The last round of the Super Four stage played at two venues in Faisalabad, saw Islamabad defeat AJK by eight wickets at Iqbal Stadium and Hyderabad beat Abbottabad by…

Former Test captain Mohammad Hafeez has thanked Chairman PCB Management Committee Mr Zaka Ashraf for appointing him as Team Director Pakistan Men’s Team on Wednesday evening. Hafeez, who has also served as member of the Cricket Technical Committee in Zaka Ashraf’s management committee, said, “I am honoured and excited to…

The involvement and participation of Pakistan women in mainstream cricket continues, as on the initiative of PCB Women’s Wing, the NCA will hold a Level 1 Coaching Course from 17 to 20 November for 29 women. Among the 29 women participants, six international women cricketers – Gull Feroza (two T20Is),…

Morne Morkel has resigned as the bowling coach of the Pakistan Men’s team. The former South Africa fast bowler joined the Pakistan team on a six-month contract in June this year. Morkel’s first assignment with the men’s team was their tour to Sri Lanka for the two-match Test series. Pakistan…

The seventh round of Pakistan Cup 2023-24, played at four venues across Rawalpindi, AJK and Abbottabad, saw wins for Karachi Whites, Multan, FATA and Faisalabad. Despite losing their game against FATA today, Peshawar, with 11 points, topped the table and have thus qualified for the semi-finals of the Pakistan Cup…

Abbottabad and Islamabad kicked off the Super Four stage of the Hanif Mohammad Cup at two venues across Faisalabad with victories over AJK and Hyderabad respectively. Abbottabad spinners caused troubles for the AJK batters while Sarmad Bhatti’s unbeaten century drove Islamabad’s dominance over Hyderabad. AJK v Abbottabad at Iqbal Stadium,…

In a tragic turn of events, international Ghanaian football player Raphael Dwamena, 28, suddenly crashed and died during a match in Albania, the Ghana Football Association said Saturday. “Our thoughts are with the family of Raphael Dwamena at this difficult time,” the association said in a statement. “Raphael represented Ghana…

Former Pakistan skipper Ramiz Raja has slammed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), claiming that the country’s cricket “has collapsed”. The Green Shirts crashed out of the World Cup 2023 on Saturday after failing to restrict England at a low total and chasing down the target in the required overs to…

Pakistan Women A defeated Thailand Women Emerging by six wickets in the second T20 of the two-match series played at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. Omaima Sohail was impressive with bat and ball to take the team to a clean-sweep against Thailand Women Emerging.​ The visitors chose to bat first after winning…

The sixth round of Pakistan Cup 2023-24, played at four venues across Rawalpindi, AJK and Abbottabad, saw FATA and Rawalpindi win while the other two games were washed out due to wet conditions of the ground. FATA defeated Faisalabad by three wickets, on the back of a half-century by Mohammad…